Kohler Bath Whirlpool 1199250-2-A - Manual (Page 4)

1. Prepare the Site
WARNING: Risk of personal injury. This cast iron whirlpool is extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient
help to carefully lift and move it.
NOTICE: Measure your product for site preparation. Note the model number located on the pump, then
visit the product page at www.kohler.com for more information.
NOTICE: Provide generous, unrestricted access to the pump. You must provide access for servicing the
pump and controls. The access must be located immediately next to the pump.
NOTICE: Do not lift the whirlpool by the piping or pump, or use the piping or pump for structural
support of the whirlpool. To avoid damage to the whirlpool, lift at the sides of the whirlpool.
NOTICE: Do not support the load weight of the whirlpool by the rim.
NOTE: Drop-in, alcove, or corner installation is possible, depending on the product chosen.
Carefully unpack and inspect the new whirlpool for damage before installation. If there is damage
do not install the whirlpool; contact your dealer.
Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for your whirlpool, and verify that the subfloor is
flat and level.
Construct 2x4 stud framing.
Install an access panel for future pump servicing. The access panel must be at least 20 ″ (508 mm)
wide by 15 ″ (381 mm) high.
Install the rough plumbing.
Install the drain to the whirlpool according to the drain manufacturer’s instructions.
Protect the whirlpool surface by positioning a clean drop cloth in the basin bottom.
Access
Panel
Construct according
to the product dimensions.
Construct 2x4
stud framing
according to the
roughing-in
information.
Position the
rough plumbing.
Verify that the subfloor
offers adequate support,
and is flat and level.
Alcove Drop-In
Position
the rough
plumbing.
Verify that the subfloor
offers adequate support,
and is flat and level.
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